Kidney Secretions: What Your Kidneys Excrete and Their Importance
The kidney secretes several substances into the urine. These include:
- Ammonia
- Bicarbonate
- Hydrogen ions (protons)
- Potassium ions
- Magnesium ions
- Creatinine
- Urea
- Uric acid
The kidney also excretes various drugs and toxins and other waste products produced by cells and tissues throughout the body.
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